Papers of Roger Jones, 1816-1819.

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Papers of Roger Jones, 1816-1819.

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Letterbook (1816 November 1-1818 July 20) kept by Jones for the garrison at Fort Washington, Md. Correspondents include George Armistead, John C. Calhoun, George E. Mitchell, and Daniel Parker. Also, journal (1819 May 20-July 18) kept by Jones on a military inspection tour under Gen. Jacob Brown of installations on the Western Lakes, including Brownville, Niagara, Buffalo, Erie, Detroit, Mackinac, and Cleveland, in which he describes towns, their inhabitants, lakes, terrain, and forts.

51 items.2 volumes.1 container.1 microfilm reel.

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